Guest Blog: Martial Arts of the Kevsureti by Mike Cherba
2021年2月21日 · Fully armed, a Khevsur warrior carried at least 3 blades. On his left, slung from a baldric and hanging high into his armpit was his khmali, or broadsword. This was a straight or slightly curved single-edged blade with a cruciform hilt and a downturned pommel, typically around 34” (80-90 cm) long.
Khevsureti - Wikipedia
Khevsureti (Georgian: ხევსურეთი, a land of valleys) is a historical-ethnographic region in eastern Georgia. Khevsurs are the branch of Kartvelian (Georgian) people located along both the northern (Pirikita khevsureti, პირიქითა ხევსურეთი) and southern (Piraketa khevsureti, პირაქეთა ხევსურეთი) slopes of the Great Caucasus Mountains.
Khevsurians - Wikipedia
Khevsurians (Georgian: ხევსურები) are an ethnographic group of Georgians, mainly living in Khevsureti, on both sides of the Caucasus Mountain Chain in the watersheds of the rivers Aragvi and Argun. There are some villages in Khevi, Ertso-Tianeti, Kakheti (Shiraki), Kvemo Kartli (Gardabani) also where Khevsurians reside.
Byzantine militarist. Mediterranean swords of the Arab-Byzantine …
2019年10月18日 · Sword from the national Museum of Georgia, the place of discovery – the mountain region of Khevsureti. Blade – “spatha” with a rounded tip, characteristic type for Byzantium and the Muslim world.
a double-edged sword from Khevsureti whereas the other, a single-edged sabre, was found in the Vani burial site. The article presents a complete description and technical characteristics of both weapons and discusses their blade, hilt, pommel and
Restoration KHEVSUR Rusty Sword - YouTube
Today I am restoring the Khevsur sword. Khevsureti is one of the mountainous regions in Georgia. This sword was made at the factory in Soviet ti...
Khevsurian sword - Ethnographic Arms & Armour
2012年7月22日 · Khevsurian sabers ( palashes) are cruder, their handles are different and brass bands are the must. There is, indeed, a proliferation of Khevsurian swords on the market, many not fakes, but actually homages, and are honestly signed by the contemporary master, Mr. Kharanauli. Very nice piece, but I disagree about its attribution.
TransCaucasus: Khevsur Warriors - Blogger
2009年1月14日 · tch'ra-tch'riloba means "cut" or "wound" [in the Khevsur dialect of Georgian]: the two adversaries kneel facing each other, the sword held in the right hand, the shield in the other; they cannot break up [their fight]. They may only strike each other's faces, the sword's sharp point being used to inflict wounds; the wounds must be light, and ...
Parikaoba - based on traditional Georgian sword fighting dance …
PARIKAOBA - based on traditional Georgian sword fighting dance from Khevsureti region. The men of this area were known for their sword fighting skills. Durin...
Medieval Georgian weaponry : r/Sakartvelo - Reddit
2024年2月16日 · One notable specimen in almost perfect condition was recently discovered in Khevsureti. Pommels could vary in shape and size, here are some examples. Georgians adhered to the use of these straight swords well into the 15th century.